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Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns officially finalize trade

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During the weekend, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns have completed a two-player trade.

On Monday afternoon, the Hawks officially announcement that the transaction has been concluded.

Via the Hawks: “The Atlanta Hawks have acquired forward David Roddy from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for forward EJ Liddell, the team announced today.”

Liddell was acquired by the Hawks in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans earlier this month.

He was the 41st pick in the 2022 NBA Draft (out of Ohio State) and played eight games for the Pelicans.

During his senior season in college, Liddell on average 19.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.6 blocks per game on 49.0% shooting and 37.4% from three-point range in 32 games.

EJ Liddel

Ohio State Buckeyes forward EJ Liddell (32) reacts after making a dunk to tie the score and send the game into overtime during Monday’s NCAA Division I basketball game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Feb. 21, 2022. The Buckeyes won the game 80-69 in overtime. Ceb Osumbk 0220 Bjp 05 / Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch /

Meanwhile, Roddy was the 23rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft (out of Colorado State).

He spent part of two seasons in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies (and the Suns).

Last year, Roddy averaged 6.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 40.3 percent from the field and 29.3 percent from three-point range in 65 games (13 starts).

ESPN’s Bobby Marks reported more details on the two players’ finances.

Via Marks on July 27: “Contracts for EJ Liddell and David Roddy

At PHX-Liddell: $2.1M and $2.3M (team option)

In ATL – Roddy: $2.8M and $4.8M (team option)

Atlanta has until 10/31 to exercise Roddy’s option

The Hawks are coming off a season in which they missed the NBA playoffs, while the Suns lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round.

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